Thread: water only second pass

I agree with OldSalt. I love my creams and since that brush is sitting there loaded up after my first pass, seems a shame to waste it. May try the water only just for the hell of it. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it!

I have done this ever since two of the older members talked about it. It works very well. I find that ice cold water will stand up the hairs better. YMMV

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Yeah I do a final Clear Water Touch Up, but not a full pass... It does get very close and very perfect though

This is about where I'm at. Generally I'll do one pass with soap, then if there are areas I'm unsatisfied with I'll splash on some water and clean it up. I find it more efficient than re-shaving areas that don't need a second pass. Most days I'm just looking for a 'good enough' shave. On days when I want a really close shave, or want to spend extra time enjoying the process I'll do a second pass with full lather.

I will do this on occasion. A WTG water pass (with whatever residual soap left on my face from the prior pass) is nearly as close of a shave for me WTG as a traditional ATG pass but with less irritation.

The only caveat I have is that you need to be mindful of pressure and not to go back over the same spot again.

I do my finishing pass with olive oil only. Like to see the insurgent whiskers. I lock the target on them and attack with the squared pointed MK 1. Everyone shall perish.

I have done this on my neck, as the skin is not as sensitive there. I keep a full beard and only shave my neck and clean up the cheeks, and occasionally will clear the mustache. I could probably do a water only second pass on the cheeks as well. I wouldn't dare try this above the lip though. I have enough irritation with my soaps and oils. I don't think that one would go over well.

I'm going to have to try this tomorrow morning.

Worked great this morning, it was smooth enough I think I could do a whole shave if I keep hydrating but I think I'll keep it to touch ups only.

Originally Posted by maliboy67

Worked great this morning, it was smooth enough I think I could do a whole shave if I keep hydrating but I think I'll keep it to touch ups only.

Way to go Randy! It's works well, the water is key! Next meet I'll bring my barber textbook.. then we will all learn a thing or two.